LOW-COST SOLID STATE DRIVES
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Samsung T5
Adata SE800
LaCie Mobile SSD
Seagate One Touch
SanDisk Extreme
When it comes to a lightweight, reliable way to carry around your data, solid state drives (SSDs) are the way to go. SSDs are lightning fast and come in a range of storage capacities depending on your budget. The five SSDs in this group test all cost under £130 for 500GB of storage.
First things first, when it comes to archival storage (over decades or longer), SSDs aren’t the best option. This is because NAND flash-based drives tend to leak storage if left for long periods without power. DRAM-based drives come with either an internal battery, or an AC/DC adapter to avoid this problem, but are not as portable as a result. Since they use flash memory, NANDbased SSDs are great for temporary storage, though. They offer quicker transfer speeds, lower latency, silent running and greater resistance to physical shock.
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